UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, D.C. 20240http://www.blm.gov

September 5, 2008

In Reply Refer To:

3000 (WO300) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 09/12/2008

Information Bulletin No. 2008-107

To: All Field Offices and Executive Leadership Team

From: Assistant Director, Minerals and Realty Management

Subject: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Energy and Mineral Policy

This Information Bulletin transmits the BLM Energy and Mineral Policy signed by the Director on August 26, 2008. This revised policy is based on input from the Bureau’s Executive Leadership Team. The revised policy now includes Renewable Energy and a principle on split estate.

This updated policy (attached) will be incorporated with BLM Manual Section 3000. Please share this policy with employees and distribute at workshops and conferences, as appropriate.

In 1984, the BLM issued its first mineral policy. In 1993, Executive Order 12861 required Federal agencies to reduce their internal management regulations and directives by at least 50 percent. In 1995, as part of this effort, the 1984 Mineral Policy was eliminated. In 2006, the policy was updated and re-issued via Instruction Memorandum 2006-197.

If you have any questions, please contact me or Bob Anderson at 202-208-4201.